(18 Dec 2014, 8:06 am)Michael wrote We'll just have to wait and see its pure speculation atm, but i think it was mentioned before that the Quaylink could be reduced if it was took on commercial, like it is now, i also i think the Q3 came as an unexpected move to replace the X40.
The Scania Artics from the X40 will be withdrawn, this due to high maintenance and not being very reliable, costing GNE to much, this is same as the X66 bendies, they should be gone this year, so replacing the ones on the X40 with Versa's and giving it the Quaylink brand is a good move.
This allows passengers to use the Quaylink day saver/week and family saver on the Q3 although i'm not sure how many use these tickets, however this may boost ticket sales.
The X40 is woefully unreliable. I thought Arriva struggled but their service was better but hopefully newer vehicles will solve this.
Do wonder how many Quaylink users are Metro ticket holders who get free use. Can't see Nexus continuing funding that aspect.